Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites in this unit.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and present a range of geographic information system (GIS) data using various media. The unit covers consulting and assessing to identify display specifications, and selecting and applying appropriate data formats and presentation media. The unit also covers gathering feedback as the basis for implementing quality improvements. It requires the ability to translate client requirements into an appropriate design and layout, and to adhere to copyright requirements and drawing standards to ensure quality of output.

The unit supports those who work in technical support positions in a surveying and spatial information services team.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4038 Prepare and present GIS data

Element:

1. Prepare for display of GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Display specifications are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.1.2. Extent, content and intended use of output are assessed, and display format and medium are selected according to organisational requirements.1.3. Hardware, software and other equipment are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality, and that compliance requirements are met.

Element:

2. Format GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Spatial datasets are accessed and compiled to meet display specifications.2.2. Data formats are transformed to meet specifications.2.3. Formatted data is checked to ensure compatibility and quality according to display specifications.

Element:

3. Display GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Spatial data is presented according to display specifications and organisational requirements.3.2. Feedback on display is obtained from appropriate persons using simple question and answer process.3.3. Feedback is analysed to identify improvements, and display is rectified according to organisational requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Elements of Competency.

Details of Learning Activities

You will learn to prepare and present geographic information systems (GIS) data to meet user requirements The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students. Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight%

Due

Task 1

Assessment 1

LYNDA.COM:

- Up and Running with ArcGIS

- Real-World GIS

Map presentation Standards

Additional datasets

20%

24 March

Task 2

Assessment 2

Argyle Square & Yarra Bend maps

30%

14 April

Task 3

Assessment 3

Populated Cities

30%

12 May

Task 4

Assessment 4

Portfolio of weekly activities

20%

9 Jun

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Understanding Key Concepts

Task 2

Argyle Square & Yarra Bend Maps

Task 3

Populated Cities

Task 4

Portfolio

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight%

Due

Task 1

Assessment 1

LYNDA.COM:

- Up and Running with ArcGIS

- Real-World GIS

Map presentation Standards

Additional datasets

20%

24 March

Task 2

Assessment 2

Argyle Square & Yarra Bend maps

30%

14 April

Task 3

Assessment 3

Populated Cities

30%

12 May

Task 4

Assessment 4

Portfolio of weekly activities

20%

9 Jun

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Understanding Key Concepts

Task 2

Argyle Square & Yarra Bend Maps

Task 3

Populated Cities

Task 4

Portfolio

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

Other Information

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Late Submission: If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted. If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

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